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Stephanorrhina julia
A small central African flower beetle, metallic green and red with whitish spots. Even museum records are few, and both live stock and husbandry information are very limited.
Stephanorrhina julia was described by Waterhouse in 1879. It is 25-30 mm long, brilliant metallic green and red with whitish spots on the elytra. It resembles the congeneric spotted flower beetle but differs in how the markings are laid out and how the colours are distributed. GBIF holds only eight occurrence records, two from Cameroon and two from Gabon, which is remarkably few for a central African rainforest species. The account of the genus notes that males carry two large and two small horns and that the cycle from egg to adult takes six to eight months, two to four of them inside the cocoon. Little is known of husbandry or captive breeding specific to this species, and in Japan it circulates mainly as set specimens.
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The Julia Flower Beetle lives Adults 3-6 months.
The Julia Flower Beetle grows to 25-30mm.
Origin
Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon)
Lifespan
Adults 3-6 months
Size
25-30mm
Temperature
20〜28℃
Humidity
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Primary sources
Accepted name: Stephanorrhina julia (Waterhouse, 1879)
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Plant Protection Act: When importing live specimens of Scarabaeoidea (including rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, flower beetles, etc.), a species identification certificate issued by the exporting country government agency or equivalent must be attached in accordance with the Invasive Species Act (import ports are limited to Narita, Chubu, Kansai, Fukuoka, and Kagoshima airports). This species itself is not a designated invasive species, and import is possible upon submission of the certificate.
Sources: Ministry of the Environment, Invasive Species Act: "Guidance for Those Importing Live Insects in Scarabaeoidea" / CITES Appendix (checklist.cites.org)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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Adults take fruit and beetle jelly; larvae feed on rotten wood and leaf litter
It comes from the central African rainforest, and the basic rule is not to let the substrate dry out.
No captive breeding of this species is known. For the genus, the cycle from egg to adult is given as six to eight months, two to four of them in the cocoon. Following the usual method for flower beetles, eggs are laid into a mix of rotten wood and leaves.
Adult males fight with their horns, so keep them apart except for pairing. Cannibalism has not been reported in the larvae of this species, but individual containers are the safer choice.
For the genus, development including the cocoon stage takes six to eight months.
With only eight GBIF records, opportunities to obtain live stock are rarer still. Importing it requires the species identification certificate demanded for live Scarabaeoidea. Check on purchase what the identification rests on, so that unlabelled beetles are not confused with related species.
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The average lifespan of Julia Flower Beetle is Adults 3-6 months. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Julia Flower Beetle typically reaches 25-30mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Julia Flower Beetle feeds on: Adults take fruit and beetle jelly; larvae feed on rotten wood and leaf litter. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Julia Flower Beetle varies significantly depending on bloodline, size, captive-bred generation, and sex. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 17, 2026